07.09.2018

Face packs, face masks…. same thing, correct? Well, not really! It is a commonly held notion that the term ‘face pack’ and ‘face mask’ can be used interchangeably. After all, they are both applied the same way and seemingly give the same benefits......

01.06.2018

It is now time to stop daydreaming about your long-awaited Summer travels. You have planned everything down to a T, so why throw a spanner in the works by being nonchalant about your beauty arsenal?.....

11.05.2018

Ayurveda embodies the compassionate, patient, all-inclusive qualities of Mother Nature, and spreads the message of peaceful, balanced strength and beauty, through Her three defining characteristics .....

27.04.2018

Beauty lovers in India take pride in tried and tested secrets. These are characteristically handed down from grandmothers and mothers, for whom such recipes were more a way of Life, than mere experiments. Popular ingredients....

13.04.2018

16.03.2018

It has been a while since Kama Ayurveda has launched 4 new products together. After meticulous research, conceptualising, and planning, we are very pleased to introduce new Face Cleansers for acne-prone and sensitive skin, a Face Cream for sensitive skin, and an All Natural Makeup Remover.

08.03.2018

Indian mythology speaks of Shakti the Supreme Goddess. She is a creative force, giving Life and Form to her counterpart Shiva’s transcendental, omnipresent Energy. This Women’s Day, Kama Ayurveda has a message for women everywhere....

13.02.2018

As is sometimes the case with human relationships, an over-dependence on certain beauty rituals and products, out of sheer habit, can be bad for health. When we hoard things and stick to them simply because we have done for a long period of time, we tend to overlook ....

08.12.2017

Each season in Ayurveda holds special significance in how it affects our mind and body and there is great emphasis on the need to practice ‘Ritucharya’. Literally meaning ‘Routine of the Seasons’, Ritucharya is the principle of Ayurveda that helps in keeping the mind and body healthy through the changing seasons.....

01.12.2017

Neglect of certain body parts just because they’re not usually visible, or are insignificant according to you, is a tell-tale sign of lackadaisical personal grooming. And laziness in this department tends to be rather predominant during the winters because a lot gets hidden under oversized sweaters..

24.11.2017

Preparing for a destination wedding can be quite stressful, time consuming and intimidating. It may well feel like you’ve crossed the first leg of challenging obstacle race, when you pack all your bags and eagerly make your way to the destination wedding location of your dreams....

03.11.2017

These days when cleansing is again becoming a longer, more indulgent process, there’s a huge need a product that’s completely soap-free and natural. Our Mridul Soap-free Face Cleanser is powder cleanser that goes above and beyond the call of duty .....

08.09.2017

Food, people, language, fragrance and the sheer beauty of the new destination is all that should accompany us back from any travel escapade. Beauty woes if any, should never make it to the stories of a globetrotter. But when you fly half way around the world or tick that road trip off your bucket list, the sun, the heat and humidity tag along too...

23.08.2017

The Monsoon may not look as beautiful on your hair and skin as it does in poetry. From untameable hair to extraordinarily oily skin, the humidity in the air can have some extreme side-effects. Not to forget the surprise breakouts that show up just as the rains come in. At Kama Ayurveda, we have matchless Monsoon protection for your skin and hair...

17.07.2017

The answer is yes - Ultraviolet rays can’t differentiate between an adult and a child. Children’s skin especially is still developing and is extra sensitive to the immediate environment. Given their active outdoor regime,...

11.07.2017

To be or not to be in the sun, is a question that is literally making the earth go around. There are enough and more studies on how exposure to Sun is good for the bones and great for the hair and skin. And then there are studies that hint at irreversible damage caused by overexposure to the Sun. At Kama Ayurveda, we believe a bit of both hold ...

05.07.2017

Sunscreen is the backbone of skincare. There’s no point investing in beautiful face cream or serum, if you don’t protect your skin from the sun. And if you have this first step as part of your daily regimen, there are many other things that you can do to boost your beauty ritual and the quality of your complexion.

27.06.2017

People have a love/hate relationship with sunscreen. We love it because sun protection is the first line of treatment against wrinkles, open pores, pigmentation, basically all signs of ageing. But we hate it because of the tacky texture and the huge number of chemicals in it. That said, you can apply the most expensive serums and night creams but if you're not ....

19.06.2017

Make sun protection a priority. It is the first line of defence against signs of ageing including fine, lines, wrinkles, open pores and pigmentation. In fact, sun protection is so important that skin specialists are often quoted as saying that if there’s one essential they would suggest for better skin, it would be the regular use of sunscreen.

19.04.2017

Summer is here. It's time to treat your body to a melange of refreshing drinks and invigorating wellness therapies. Reach out for natural ingredients that can make summer feel like a breeze of fresh air. Indulge your skin with herbs and fresh fruit peels...

28.02.2017

KESINI

“No Poo” which refers to a practice whereby commercial shampoos are discarded in favor of natural cleansing methods is fast gaining popularity. Advocates of the movement argue that once shampoo was mass industrialized in the 1970s, hair and hair care was never the same again: women in particular, went...

14.02.2017

Haircare Q&As with an Ayurvedic Doctor

Thanks to the stressful lives many of us lead, it is no surprise that hair fall, breakage, hair loss and unhealthy hair are amongst the top beauty concerns of our generation today. Moreover, to make things worse, the commonality of these concerns have generated several myths,

11.08.2016

How and how often should people shampoo and oil their hair?

How often you should shampoo your hair changes from one individual to the other. If the scalp is more oily, it is okay to shampoo daily. Cleansing the scalp is more important than the hair as it is the place where sebum is concentrated. For most people, shampooing the hair twice a week is sufficient .....

10.08.2016

We use steam distillation to make our super pure rose water. Here’s how: 1. Rose petals are collected in a copper container as per the grade and strength required. The ‘grade’ refers to the type of flower and ‘strength’ refers to the ratio of flower petals to water. This container is then completely sealed so that the risk of contamination is minimized.A fire is then lit below this container which causes...